[BD] A UKUA central TD person/committee?

[wayne.wrecker at ntlworld.com]

> From: JAMES TRAVERS <jm_travers at hotmail.com>
> Previously it has been suggested that UKU events are
> organised either centrally or contracted out to 1 TD -
> this would not only bring down the costs due to a 
> reduction in duplicating work, but it would allow 
> profits to be ploughed back into the development of the
> sport, greater buying power to the TD, a greater
> consistency in product, easier scheduling - both in
> terms of dates & on the day, more sponsorship draw,
> easier team management and improved cash flow for all.
> Perhaps its time to re-look at that option?

If memory serves...
- there was a serious proposal from an individual who was interested in organising ALL the events over a stipulated time period (multiple years) and prepared to put in the necessary investment and work to make this happen. If my understanding is correct, this was to be a this individuals private business venture, and profits would not be returned to UKUA;
- it was felt that we (the UKUA players) might be stuck for a replacement and/or future events if/when this individual decided that they no longer wished to fill the role;
- it was felt unworkable to assemble a committee of people to organise/host events on behalf of UKUA*

Sure, it may be time to revisit this option, so I guess that the Board could discuss making this an Agenda item for the next Conference - whih will require attendees to be properly useful.

* This was _possibly_ because of the perceived lack of financial incentive for doing so. e.g. I have options of:
a) being a freelance TD, personally reaping the whole profit from an event, or;
b) being a part of the "UKUA Tournament Group" {for instance} and getting a token thankyou (possibly financial!) for my efforts

Personally, as an experienced TD, a little power-crazy, educated in a capitalist society and aware that the more profit I make, the more cash I have to spend, I'm opting for a), most every time.

I suspect that the majority of the current freelance TDs came to the same conclusion!

Wayne


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